Page 2 - How to use this handbook; Marks and notations used in this handbook
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 2 GB How to use this handbook Click on a button on the right to jump to the corresponding page.This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Search for information by function. Search for information by operatio...
Page 3 - Notes on using the camera
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 3 GB Notes on using the camera Internal memory back up Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data. Notes on recording/playback and connection • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera ...
Page 5 - Life with “Bloggie”; Capture your life; At a party
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 5 GB Life with “Bloggie” Capture your life At a party Record still images at maximum 12M (4128 × 3096) and movies at maximum 1920 × 1080 30p full high-vision (page 36, 37). Also, you can record still images during movie recording (p...
Page 6 - Share your life; Connect to TV
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 6 GB Share your life Connect to TV Connect your “Bloggie” to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the big screen (page 60). Import and upload captured moments You can upload images easily and intuitively, u...
Page 7 - Table of contents
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 7 GB Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook ····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Life with “Bloggie”···································...
Page 8 - Viewing
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 8 GB Viewing Viewing································································ 39 Playback zoom ···················································· 41 Delete ·································································· ...
Page 9 - Others; Built-in battery pack············································· 69; Index; Index ··································································· 73
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 9 GB Others Number of still images and recordable time of movies ································································· 68 Built-in battery pack············································· 69 Precautions ················...
Page 10 - Operation Search
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 10 GB Operation Search Shooting sill images Shooting (Still images) ······································· 28 Shooting movies Shooting (Movies) ··············································· 30 Changing image size Photo Size ·····...
Page 11 - ch; Settings Search; Setting items; How to set items
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 11 GB Settings Search In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 2 Tap (Settings). Setting items Items Shooting mode Playback mod...
Page 13 - Identifying parts
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 13 GB Identifying parts A Speaker B Lens C Hook for wrist strap D LCD screen/Touch panel E Movie button F Microphone G ON/OFF (Power) button • Press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds to force-quit the camera....
Page 16 - How to hold the camera
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 16 GB How to hold the camera • Be careful not to block the lens or microphone with your finger when shooting. • Do not hold the USB jack. • Attach the strap and place your hand through its loop to prevent the camera from damage by b...
Page 18 - How to use the touch panel
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 18 GB How to use the touch panel You can operate the camera by tapping the buttons on the LCD screen or dragging the screen. • Do not operate with a sharp-pointed object, such as pen or finger nail. Lightly touch the buttons or item...
Page 21 - Charging the camera
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 21 GB Charging the camera The camera’s battery is continuously recharged whenever the camera is connected to a running computer. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button to turn off the camera. 2 Push the “PUSH” part at the bottom of the c...
Page 22 - Deleting the USB connection; To retract the USB jack
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 22 GB 4 When charging is finished, delete the USB connection between the camera and computer. • Install Bloggie Software (pre-loaded on the internal memory) after completing the procedure above. • While the camera is connected to a ...
Page 23 - How long does it take to charge the camera?; How long can I record or play back images?; Checking the remaining battery charge
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 23 GB z How long does it take to charge the camera? Charging time • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions. Full charge ti...
Page 26 - Setting the language and clock
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 26 GB Setting the language and clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. The camera is turned on.The demonstration movie plays back when you turn on the camera for the first time. 2 Select the desired language, then tap [Next]. 3 Sel...
Page 27 - To set the date and time again
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 27 GB z To set the date and time again Tap (Settings) and select [Date & Time Setting] (page 59).
Page 29 - When shooting portrait
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 29 GB z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 10 cm (4 inches).• If the camera cannot focus on a subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator chang...
Page 31 - To shoot still images during movie recording; What is the recording method of this camera?
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 31 GB z To shoot still images during movie recording • Press the (Shutter) button fully down during movie recording. • The recorded still image appears small on the LCD screen of the camera. • The image sizes are as follows, dependi...
Page 32 - Zoom
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 32 GB Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Touch and hold T or W. Touch and hold T to zoom in, W to zoom out. • Only Digital zoom is available with this camera.• You...
Page 35 - Viewing 360 Video images; To place the camera vertically
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 35 GB You can play back 360 Video images on the computer using the Bloggie Software. For details on the installation of the Bloggie Software, see page 24. • You cannot view converted 360 Video images using only the camera.• When pla...
Page 36 - When you select
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 36 GB Photo Size The photo size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image.The larger the photo size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller...
Page 37 - On “image quality” and “image size”
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 37 GB z On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed...
Page 38 - Progressive playback
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 38 GB Movie Size The larger the movie size, the higher the movie quality.The movies shot with the camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, “MP4 format”....
Page 39 - To show previous/next images; Fast forward/Fast rewind the movie
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 39 GB Viewing 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. The index screen appears. 2 Select an image and tap. A single movie plays back when an image is selected. Movie Still image z To show previous/next images Drag your finger i...
Page 40 - To go back to shooting mode; To go back to the index screen
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 40 GB z To go back to shooting mode Do one of the following: – Tap on the index screen. – Press the (Shutter) button or movie button. (Shutter) button Movie button z To go back to the index screen Tap .
Page 41 - Playback zoom
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 41 GB Playback zoom Enlarges the played back still images. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select the still image and tap. 3 Double-tap the part you want to enlarge. 4 Adjust the magnification and the part to enlarge....
Page 42 - Delete; To delete images during playback
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 42 GB Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2 Tap (Delete) on the index screen. 3 Tap images you want to delete. Repeat the above step until there are no more images t...
Page 43 - Share it Later
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 43 GB Share it Later You can choose images and the sharing site to upload in advance. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2 Tap (Share it Later) on the index screen. 3 Tap images you want to upload. Repeat the above step un...
Page 45 - Volume control
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 45 GB Volume control You can adjust the volume for playback movies. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie and tap. 3 Tap (Volume control). Tap the LCD screen when the screen display is not shown. 4 Touch and ...
Page 46 - Windows; Macintosh
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 46 GB Recommended computer environment The following computer environment is recommended when using the Bloggie Software, and importing images via a USB connection. * 1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. * 2 St...
Page 48 - Activating; Connecting the camera to a computer
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 48 GB Using the Bloggie Software (Windows) 1 Double-click the Bloggie Software (pre-loaded on the internal memory) shortcut icon on the desktop. Activating z Connecting the camera to a computer If the Bloggie Software is already ins...
Page 49 - Importing images to a computer
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 49 GB Importing images to a computer To connect the camera to your computer, see page 46. When using the Bloggie Software See page 48. When not using the Bloggie Software When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connectio...
Page 51 - Protect; To cancel the protection
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 51 GB Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed when playing back registered images. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2 Tap (Settings) t [Protect] on the index screen. In single-im...
Page 52 - Beep
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 52 GB Beep Sets the sound for when you operate the camera. 1 Tap (Settings) t [Beep] t desired mode. On Turns on the beep sound when you press the (Shutter) button or movie button. Off Turns off the beep sound.
Page 53 - Language Setting
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 53 GB Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 Tap (Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired language.
Page 54 - Demo Mode
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 54 GB Demo Mode Performs a demonstration of the camera. 1 Tap (Settings) t [Demo Mode] t desired mode. • The demonstration stops when operating any of the following. – Touch LCD screen.– Press the (Shutter) button or movie button. –...
Page 55 - Initialize; When the camera does not work properly
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 55 GB Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting.Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 Tap (Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK]. • Perform initialization after charging the camera to prevent the ca...
Page 56 - HDMI Output
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 56 GB HDMI Output Selects the type of signal to be output to a TV from the HDMI OUT jack. If images are not displayed on the TV clearly, changing the setting may improve the display. 1 Tap (Settings) t [HDMI Output] t desired mode. ...
Page 57 - LUN Settings
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 57 GB LUN Settings Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. 1 Tap (Settings) t [LUN Settings...
Page 58 - Format
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 58 GB Format Formats the internal memory. 1 Tap (Settings) t [Format] t [OK]. • Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Note
Page 60 - Viewing images on a TV
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 60 GB Viewing images on a TV Connect the camera to a TV which has an HDMI terminal with an HDMI cable (sold separately).Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Open the jack cover an...
Page 61 - On TV color systems
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 61 GB If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with an HDMI terminal and an HDMI cable (sold separately). The color system of the TV must match that of the camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of...
Page 62 - Troubleshooting; Check the items on pages 62 to 67.; Battery pack and power
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 62 GB Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, music files may be checked. Can...
Page 63 - Shooting still images/movies
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 63 GB Cannot charge the camera. • Turn off the camera and make the USB connection.• Disconnect the USB connection support cable, and then reconnect it.• Use the USB connection support cable (supplied).• Charge the battery in an ambi...
Page 64 - Deleting
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 64 GB The top and bottom edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of t...
Page 68 - Still images; Movies
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 68 GB Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions. Still images • When the number of remaining recordable images is greater than 9...
Page 69 - Built-in battery pack; On charging the battery pack; Effective use of the battery pack; How to store the camera
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 69 GB Built-in battery pack On charging the battery pack • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outs...
Page 70 - Precautions
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 70 GB Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • U...
Page 71 - Specifications; Camera
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 71 GB Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.35 mm (1/2.5 type) CMOS sensorTotal pixel number of camera: Approx. 13 011 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 8 294 000 pixels (still image, 16:9), Approx. 12 78...
Page 72 - Trademarks; Notes on the License
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 72 GB Trademarks • “Bloggie” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• 360 Video is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing ...
Page 73 - Inde; Numerics
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 73 GB Index Numerics 360 Video images ............................................................. 34 B Battery pack ........................................................................ 69 Beep ....................................